Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Friday, pointing to an absent Santa rally as momentum remains weak and foreign fund outflows continue. Nifty slipped at the start of trade, with experts suggesting the market’s trajectory could improve later as the 2026 Union Budget, future trade deals/FTAs, and company earnings collectively drive gains into the first quarter of CY2026.
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